Deviled eggs are a classic appetizer that can be made memorable with just a little effort and a few minutes time.
They’re a versatile platform for many flavor combinations; fresh guacamole, bacon and ranch, chipotle and lime hummus, horseradish and dill, and cheesy Sriracha. I had a blast playing with all the different flavors to create a unique twist for an old favorite!
I’m thrilled to partner with KitchenPLAY and Whole Foods Market for the Buy Some, Make Some Holiday Program. It was beyond easy to be inspired by Whole Foods line of prepared dips and spreads.
My favorite ready-made dip is their fresh guacamole. Not only is it truly the best guacamole you can buy, it beats out any restaurant version I’ve tried.
The experience of shopping at Whole Foods lends itself to more creativity with fresh ingredients in the kitchen. I was able to put together a delicious spread of appetizers in no time at all.
I combined these deviled egg combinations with an assortment of fresh seafood dips, crackers and chips. Everything was ready in advance, and we had a great evening without any time spent fussing in the kitchen.
COOKING TIPS FOR DEVILED EGGS
For perfectly smooth and creamy deviled eggs, place the yolks in a metal strainer. Use a wooden spoon to quickly press them through the strainer. They will be almost powdery. Scrape the strainer clean and stir in the fillings of your choice!
Don’t miss this post for perfect-every-time hard-boiled eggs.
Five Twists on the Classic Deviled Egg
Ingredients
Guacamole Eggs
- 3 hard-boiled eggs halved with yolks removed
- 1/3 cup guacamole about ¼ cup's worth pressed smooth through a strainer
- Garnish: slivered avocado Whole Foods prosciutto crisps
Smoky Bacon Ranch Eggs
- 3 hard-boiled eggs halved with yolks removed
- 3 tablespoons ranch dip
- 1 teaspoon bacon grease
- Garnish: bacon pieces or fresh chives minced
Chipotle and Lime Hummus Eggs
- 3 hard-boiled eggs halved with yolks removed
- 4 tablespoons Whole Foods plain hummus
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo minced
- 1 teaspoon liquid from chipotle peppers
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- Garnish: paprika or fresh cilantro minced
Horseradish and Dill Eggs
- 3 hard-boiled eggs halved with yolks removed
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3/4 teaspoon horseradish puree
- tiny squeeze of lemon to taste, about ¼ teaspoon
- 1/8 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/16 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- Garnish: fresh chives minced
Cheesy Sriracha Eggs
- 3 hard-boiled eggs halved with yolks removed
- 1/4 cup finely grated pepper jack cheese I used a microplane grater
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
- tiny dash of salt adjust to taste
- Garnish: drizzle of Sriracha or fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
- Combine the mashed egg yolks and with the fillings of your choice in a small bowl. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Transfer the filling to a piping bag or a Ziploc bag with the tip cut off and fill the egg white halves. Garnish with the toppings of your choice.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until really to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Disclosure: I was compensated for taking part in the Buy Some, Make Some Holiday Program from Whole Foods and KitchenPLAY. As always, my opinions are my own.
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
My family gets so upset when I change things up – I would love these but they would give me a pile of grief! We would all love them but they would never admit it! We love deviled eggs. Your photos are outstanding Mary!
Anonymous says
mine are a hit,regular deviled eggs,add bacon bits,top with jalapeno slices,they go fast
Sue/the view from great island says
Beautiful photos, Mary!
Mallory Frayn says
Great pictures Mary, I love the lightness of them!
Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says
My mom is the Deviled Egg queen, and I've turned into the princess. Everyone always asks me to bring her plain ol mayo/mustard version. I really like this line up and will definitely give a couple of these a try. I'm leaning towards the smoky ranch for beginners. Thanks for this post.
annie palone says
I do a bacon, cheese, ranch deviled egg that is awesome and requested often!! 🙂
Mary Callan says
We adore deviled eggs and these are some fabulous combinations!
Mary x
Martha @ A Family Feast says
I love all of the different variations you've come up with for this post Mary! Now…which one to try first?!?
Anonymous says
a potato masher works just as well,never had a lump in mine
Rebecca Subbiah says
these are great and perfect for holiday parties
The Little Ferraro Kitchen says
I don't nearly eat enough deviled eggs! My gf's fiance asked to have an entire gourmet deviled egg station at their upcoming wedding…cant wait for that lol
JulieD says
Love all of these ideas…I have a thing for deviled eggs! Thanks for these recipes!!
Becki's Whole Life says
I agree that WF has the absolute best guacamole. I tried some in their Annapolis store last year and have tried to recreate it….sooo good! Plus they sell those really good chips! Love your twists on deviled eggs, particularly the bacon.ranch and sriracha. Yummy!!
Anonymous says
The Kitchen-aid stand mixer with the wire whisk attachment is awesome!!!! Very fluffy and super smooth….. yummm……
Ellamae Wilkinson says
I chop my eggs with a food processor ,ad chopped onion,pickle relish,salt,pepper,mayo,just a pinch of sugar,after I fill the eggs I put a dash of paprika on top for color.My family eats them up quick.
Sylvia Ellie says
Straining the eggs sure would make clean up easier than using my Cuisinart. I love guacamole and will definitely have to try that one. Oh heck….I loved deviled eggs and want to eat everything off your page. LOL
Anonymous says
Mine are always in demand – mayo, creole mustard, salt, Pepper and a small can of deviled ham..yummy!